This blog describes and tracks an annual study abroad program for occupational therapy students and occupational therapists to Ghana, West Africa. The program is run through the department of occupational therapy in the school of Allied Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

2 weeks and counting....

Ok, so I really cannot bug my student too much about not posting on their blogs when I have been so wretched about keeping up with mine. Seriously, we are only 2 weeks away and there is so much going on that it is hard to focus on the trip. So...I will provide the highlights:

Everyone has their passports and 5/6 of us have our visas

Plane tickets are purchased

500 pounds of books (yes 500 pounds!) are on a freighter on their way to Ghana already- Thank you everyone who made donations!!!

We have 2 "Macgyver Kits" ready to go thanks to our Grad II students- these will be used to make adaptations and mobility equipment for children with disabilities.

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About Me

I am an associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. I lead an annual study abroad trip to Ghana with occupational therapy students and clinicians. Part of their assignment is to blog about their experiences before, during and after the trip. I have set up this blog to 1) reflect on this course and what I want us to accomplish as OT's in Ghana and 2) to share our experiences with others interested in working in Ghana or other developing countries.